Police recover handgun after foot chase

TRENTON — New Jersey State Police working with the Trenton Police Department arrested a man allegedly carrying a handgun illegally Thursday night, according to police.

Around 11:30 p.m., the state police’s Crime Suppression Unit North was conducting an investigation alongside the TPD in the area of Kent Street and Anderson Street when of the officers became aware of the armed suspect, Timothy Miller, 32, of Trenton. Miller, who was sitting in his vehicle when officers began approaching him, allegedly jumped out of his vehicle and took off running.

“As he was running, he was seen throwing away marijuana,” Sgt. Adam Grossman said.

Police caught up to Miller and found a handgun and a small quantity of marijuana on his person. Miller was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, certain persons not to have a weapon, possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute and resisting arrest.